Nigeria Qualifies For Fifth World Cup
Published: November 16, 2013
The Super Eagles have qualified for their fifth World Cup in the last six tournaments after defeating Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia 2 - 0 at the U. J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar on Saturday. Thus, the continental champions, the first team to qualify in Africa, progress 4 - 1 on aggregate, having won the first leg tie in A...
Stephen Keshi Confirms Starting Lineup
Published: November 16, 2013
Manager Stephen Keshi has named his starting lineup for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia in Calabar, the final match in the qualification round. The unavailability of Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor and the return of Chelsea youngster Kenneth Omeruo means there are personnel changes in defense, ...
Juventus Defender Andrea Barzagli Ruled Out Of Friendly
Published: November 16, 2013
Due to a muscular injury, Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli will not fly with the Italy squad to London for their exhibition games against African champions Nigeria on Monday, November 18.The 32 - year - old could not complete the friendly with Germany on Friday after picking up the injury and had to be substituted in ...
Vincent Enyeama Confident Of Victory
Published: November 16, 2013
Stand in Nigeria skipper Vincent Enyeama does not think Ethiopia have the personnel to cause an upset going into the second leg of the World Cup play - off. The Super Eagles defeated the Walya Antelopes 2 - 1 in Addis Ababa in the first leg tie played on October 13 and are now nailed on favorites to qualify for their f...
Emenike, Enyeama, Mikel Shortlisted For African Player Of The Year Award
Published: November 15, 2013
Confederation of African Football ( CAF) has published on its official website, cafonline.com a list of 25 nominees for the 2013 African Footballer of the Year.Among the candidates, it should be emphasized that five Nigerian players made the shortlist.African Cup of Nations top scorer , Emmanuel Emenike, John Obi Mikel...
Kelechi Iheanacho And Ahmed Musa Make List Of Top 101 Youngsters In The World
Published: November 14, 2013
For many years, Don Balon, a former member of the prestigious European Sports Media which awards the Golden Shoe to the top scorer in Europe, used to publish the prestigious Top 100 Youngsters in the world.The Spanish sports weekly folded up in September 2011 due to economic pressures and the arrest of the editor, Roge...
Ethiopia Coach Sewnet Bishaw Confident Of Victory
Published: November 14, 2013
Ethiopia coach Sewnet Bishaw is confident that his team will defeat the Super Eagles on Saturday and qualify for the World Cup finals in Brazil next summer. To get to the play - off round, the Walya Antelopes bettered the points haul amassed by South Africa, Central African Republic and Botswana in Group A of the secon...
Toronto Striker Bright Dike Promises To Give 100 Percent
Published: November 14, 2013
Toronto FC attacker Bright Dike says he is ready to help Nigeria qualify for the Brazil 2014 World Cup.26 - year - old Dike is famous in his homeland for scoring in a pre - Nations Cup friendly against a Catalonia selection. Coach Stephen Keshi did not shortlist him for the tournament in South Africa.But the Super Eagl...
Henry Galeano Says He Is The Sole Agent Of Kelechi Iheanacho
Published: November 13, 2013
Henry Galeano of First Eleven Management has reacted to reports in the local media, which suggested that he does not have the exclusive right to represent the Golden Ball winner at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup, Kelechi Iheanacho.“We have a representation agreement, duly signed by all parties and stamped by the Fed...
Fenerbahce Striker Emmanuel Emenike Excited About World Cup
Published: November 13, 2013
Emmanuel Emenike, who emerged top scorer at the 2013 African Cup of Nations, is fully focused ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Ethiopia and is dreaming of heading to the World Cup final in Brazil with the Nigeria selection.Speaking to fifa.com, the Fenerbahce marksman said : “I am glad to have played in the...
Nosa Igiebor Undergoes Successful Surgery
Published: November 12, 2013
Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor, 23, was successfully operated on Tuesday afternoon at Fremap Clinic, reports the official website of the Spanish club.The Super Eagle underwent surgery to correct the problems caused by a hamstring injury of his left leg.He is not expected to resume full training with the Green and W...
Ahmed Tijani Pleased With Hat-trick
Published: November 12, 2013
Ahmed Tijani has admitted having a good feeling after scoring a hat - trick for FK Susa in their 3 - 0 victory over Turan Tovuz this past weekend in the ninth round of matches in the Birinci Dasta.“I feel very good after the three goals. This is the result of constant training.“I can guarantee that in the n...
Eddy Onazi : We Will Do Our Homework On The Pitch
Published: November 12, 2013
Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi has commented on the upcoming meeting between Nigeria and Ethiopia billed to be staged in Calabar on November 16.“As players in the team, we all know the responsibility that we have and everyone has tightened his belt and just waiting for Saturday to come and give it our best shot.&nbs...
Swiss Court Orders FC Zurich To Pay Widow Of Lucky Isibor 255,000 Euros
Published: November 11, 2013
The Court of Appeal in Switzerland has ruled in favor of deceased Nigeria international Lucky Isibor, who last defended the colors of FC Zurich before he hung up his boots.In 2002, then aged 25, the contract of the ex Concord striker was unilaterally terminated after he tested positive for HIV during a routine medical....
Nosa Igiebor Out For Two Months
Published: November 11, 2013
Real Betis midfielder Nosa Igiebor is scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days as a result of his groin injury problems.Estadiodeportivo.com says the Nigeria international could spend up to eight weeks on the sidelines, meaning he won’t return to action until middle of January next year.It is the same ailm...